Hufton, 23, of no fixed abode, admitted theft, taking without the owner's consent, two counts of criminal damage, drink driving and driving without a licence or insurance, when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Thursday.

Magistrates described the events as "truly shocking" and said "he was lucky to be alive and that no one was killed in that spree last night."

Hufton was given a total of 26 weeks in prison. He was banned for 18 months and was ordered to take the extended driving test. He must pay a government surcharge of £122.